I was so sad to learn that sweet Scarlett passed away a few days ago. Please say a prayer for her mom and dad as I know they must be missing her very much. Here is my original blog post from Scarlett’s shoot this past spring.
April 16, 2009
Meet Scarlett, a 12 year old German Shorthaired Pointer. Although her past is somewhat a mystery, she was obviously mistreated and had more puppies than any dog ever should. When she could no longer produce puppies, she became useless to her previous owner. That’s where Amy and her husband stepped in to foster her. Scarlett stole their hearts and has been a permanent member of the family for almost 3 years now.
When I arrived at her house, Scarlett didn’t greet me at the door with a wagging tail and kisses like most dogs. She stayed on her bed and quietly observed me from a distance. She has been through so much that she isn’t very trusting of new people. We decided I would just photograph her right where she was and try not to make her uncomfortable or scare her. After chatting with her mom for a few minutes, I sat on the floor and slowly scooted closer to Scarlett’s bed. The sound of her mom’s voice reassured her that I was a nice lady and everything was just fine. Scarlett allowed me to get close enough to give her a treat and get some good shots of her pretty brown eyes. She is a gorgeous girl and it was a pleasure to meet her.
You might notice her right ear is a little shorter than the left one. Scarlett’s parents suspect that she may have been tattooed. When her previous owners were finished breeding her, they might have cut off part of her ear to remove the tattoo. Although her story is sad, please know that she now has a safe home where her mom loves her to pieces!!! 
Amy – If you read this, please know I am thinking about you guys, and I’m so sorry for your loss. Give Scout and Veranda a few extra kisses…that will help you feel better. :)
by rachel
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